Boating Safety Officer

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The Office of Boating Safety (OBS) is looking to fill one GT-04 position; a Boating Safety Officer is needed to do outreach to the public, stakeholders, multi-governmental and enforcement partners. The outreach includes delivering educational presentations on boating safety practices over the phone, via technology or on the dock, at community events and in-person with small or large groups. The Boating Safety Officer will also train enforcement partners such as RCMP, DFO and Conservation Officers how to apply the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and Small Vessel Regulations and community volunteers how to perform safety checks. OBS is about to kick-off the outreach program on boating safety practices for the next two year - Come join us!

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Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada.

We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the future of Transport Canada. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

Transport Canada employs over 5,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa headquarters. We develop policies and enforce acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, durability, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, durable, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the wellbeing of Canada's middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates resulting from this process may be used to fill similar positions of various tenures.

Term from August 2020 to August 2021.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,000 words (maximum)

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

*Recent and significant experience in conducting research, carrying out analysis and making recommendations
* Recent and significant experience in writing of reports or editorials or education materials
* Recent and significant experience in using Microsoft Office; specifically, Power Point, Excel and Word
** Recent and significant experience working with Indigenous or Metis communities.
* Recent and significant experience in coordinating and delivering training
Experience in the operation of pleasure craft or small commercial vessels or fishing vessels

* Recent and significant is defined as approximately one year within the last three years
** Recent and significant is defined as approximately one year within the last five years

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Canada Shipping Act (CSA), 2001 and regulations relating to small vessel safety
Knowledge of safe boating practices and procedures
Knowledge of small vessel safety equipment

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking Things Through
Working effective others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Digital Literacy

Ability to interpret, apply and explain legislation
Ability to analyze information and make recommendations
Ability to develop and deliver presentations
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in education, communication or in any other field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience in conducting public consultations
Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams
Experience giving on-line training

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Willing and able to travel for extended periods of time and alone.
• Willing and able to travel by helicopter, small aircraft, vessel and special purpose vehicles in various weather conditions and over various terrains.
• Willing and able to board unstable platforms such as boats and floating docks.
• Willing and able to work overtime, including weekends and/or irregular hours on short notice.
• Possession of a valid Provincial/ Territorial driver’s license.
• Possession of an approved Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC).

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ ALL POSTER NOTES THOROUGHLY AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT WILL BE REQUIRED IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS. FAILURE TO READ THE NOTES AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION MISSING CRITICAL INFORMATION PROVIDING FOR INSUFFIENT INFORMATION FOR THE ASSESSMENT BOARD TO COMPLETE YOUR ASSESSMENT RESULTING IN YOUR ELIMINATION FROM THE PROCESS.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential education, occupational certification and experience qualifications listed in the Statement of Merit Criteria, as well as the assets (if applicable), by providing concrete and detailed examples in their resumes and responses to the on-line questionnaire. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your candidacy being screened out.

Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position; however, a person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. Meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Please note that assets may be used at the screening stage.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, written tests, interviews, PSC tests and reference checks. In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

As part of this selection process you must provide proof of your education credentials. You will be advised to provide the documents later in the process. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations The CICIC can be contacted at www.cicic.ca.

Applicants who meet the essential experience criteria may be ranked according to the depth and breadth of experience they possess.

Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.

A cut-off score may also be used at any stage of assessment.

Random selection may be used.

A top-down screening approach may be undertaken. Only the top ranking candidates may be invited to the assessment phase of the process.

Please note that for candidates applying from outside the public service, the Department will not reimburse travel expenses linked to the assessment process; however, every reasonable effort will be made to minimize travel costs for candidates who will undergo assessment.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.